Which of the following will respond to Cannizzaro's reaction?

1. 2,2-Dimethylpropanal
2. Acetaldehyde
3. Propionaldehyde
4. Cinnamaldehyde

Solution

(a)


(b) $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}^{\alpha}-\mathrm{CHO}$
acetaldehyde $(\alpha-\mathrm{H})$
(c)

(d) ,

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